2003 Honda Life vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 683 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Life | Compass |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2634 mm |